The Building

Rokin 69

Through several period style renovations in the past, the building has maintained its impressive original features. From the beautiful terrazzo floors, to the many large windows and the natural stone block staircase which leads from the ground floor up to the second floor of the building.

The most recent renovation focused on the conservation and restoration of all the original and architectural elements, whilst creating transparency throughout the building.

Combining new materials like glass and metal in a modern palette with the warm colours of the authentic terrazzo and wooden floors, and adding high quality installation technologies, achieved the warm atmosphere, the minimalistic yet timeless look with the comfort of today and the charm Rokin 69’s history.

The Building

The building is situated at a prominent location on Rokin 69, in the heart of the Amsterdam city centre, between Muntplein and Dam Square. The canals are within walking distance, with a rich variaty of cafes and restaurants.

Listed building

Designed by architect Gerrit van Arkel, Rokin 69 was built in 1901 as the headquarters of the Marine Insurance Company Ltd. Although the style of the building is often described as ‘sober Art Nouveau’, the architecture was nonetheless inspired by the Dutch architect Berlage.

Location

Surrounding Area

The W Amsterdam Hotel and Soho House Amsterdam are just a few minutes walk from Rokin 69. The nearby bars and restaurants, such as Ron Gastrobar Downtown, The Lobby Nesplein, Café de Paris, The White Room restaurant, and Bord’Eau contribute to create a vibrant atmosphere in the surrounding area.

Transport Connections

Rokin can be reached very easily from various A10 Ring Road exits (S100 – S112). Utrecht, The Hague, and Rotterdam, are a 25, 35, and 45-minute drive away.

Local public transport connections are excellent, with the Rokin tram stop (served by routes 4, 12, 14, and 24) located directly in front of the building.

The North-South Line is the new metro line (route 52) linking Amsterdam Noord to Amsterdam Zuid. With a metro station just outside, Rokin 69 can now be reached in less than 10 minutes from Amsterdam Zuid station, for example

Schiphol Airport is about 30 minutes drive away from the building; it can be reached in just 20 minutes by public transport. Schiphol Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world and is considered to have among the best connections.

Parking is possible along the public road (paid) or in the nearby parking garages such as the Q-Park garage at the Beurstraat 15, Q-Park Nieuwezijds kolk 18 as well as at the Kalverstraat parking garage located at Singel 451. The local authority is currently building an underground car park at Rokin itself which is planned to be completed in the autumn of 2020.

“Arts and crafts belong to the constructed space. They stimulate all the senses and make of each architecture a unique experience.”

Claudio Varone

Interior

Architect

The Italian architect Claudio Varone, of the Veenendaal & Associates architects, is responsible for the renovation of the building. Varone created the design, giving careful consideration to the combination of materials, light and colour.